Archive · 11 Dec 2025
BJP MLA seeks clarity on stalled Pune tunnel project
A politician named Hemant Rasane wants to build a big tunnel in Pune to help with traffic.
He asked the government why the plan is delayed.
The tunnel is supposed to go from Shaniwarwada to Swargate and Sarasbaug to Shaniwarwada.
Over 100,000 cars use these roads every day.
The government is confused about who should make the detailed plan for the tunnel.
The chief minister will decide in the next 15 days.
A big minister, Nitin Gadkari, was stuck in traffic here and promised to help with money.
BJP MLA Hemant Rasane demands clarification on stalled Pune tunnel project.
Project aims to ease traffic and conserve heritage structures with a four-lane tunnel.
DPR preparation delayed, responsibility shifted between state departments.
Chief Minister to review the matter within 15 days.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reportedly assured central funding for the project.
- Who
- BJP MLA Hemant Rasane and Maharashtra government officials
- What
- Stalled four-lane tunnel project in Pune
- When
- Project delayed for over a year, next review in 15 days
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Why
- To ease traffic and conserve heritage structures
- MLA
- Hemant Rasane
- Project
- Four-lane tunnel in Pune
- Route
- Shaniwarwada to Swargate and Sarasbaug to Shaniwarwada
- Daily Vehicles
- Over 1 lakh
- DPR Status
- Delayed, responsibility shifted between departments
- Next Review
- Within 15 days by Chief Minister
- Central Funding
- Reportedly assured by Nitin Gadkari
